United Tile's Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2017

There’s been a lot of talk of “Design Trends” around here lately. These hand-painted tiles are influenced by Spanish and Moroccan cultures – as well as the Arts & Crafts movement. White marbles continue to be an extremely popular choice – particularly in kitchens and bathrooms!

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The designer didn’t stop with the walls – instead they opted to finish the ceilings in both tile and wood! Ask us about our Scraffito tile, handmade in Portland Oregon. Nothing will make a room feel more inviting than a roaring fire on a cold night, and if designed well, will make an immediate statement in any room.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 4, 2015

Along with their noticeable character and nuanced warmth, the Hispaniola Collection features more than 200 designs and 50 color options ranging from classic to modern. The tiles in the Hispaniola Collection are made of white Portland cement, marble dust, and mineral pigments. See All Elevations Relief Cement Tile.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Today, modern Spanish style tile embraces bright colors and intricate medallion, filigree and mismatched patchwork designs.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Also from 2017, Home & Design Magazine featured Architectural Ceramics as a tile resource in their 2018 Source Book: Bethesda Area Shopping Guide. A natural stone option with a twist, the Perfect Pebble Collection from our vendor Island Stone , gives a natural look other than marble that’s perfect for a fireplace.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. The color layer is made from a mixture of the following: White Portland cement. Marble dust. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. design ideas.

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